Results 21-40 of 551 for speaker:James O'Connor in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

James O'Connor: I join my constituency colleague in raising this issue. Midleton town was absolutely devastated by Storm Babet. Both the Minister and Minister of State will be aware from visiting the town of the impact the storm had. We need to see every single function available at Cabinet, departmental and local authority level utilised to drive forward the proposed project. We need to see the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2024)

James O'Connor: I wish to raise the issue of towns that have taken in large numbers of migrants in IPAS centres. My own home town of Youghal is one of the examples across the country that have taken a huge proportion, having lost almost 70% of our hotel bed capacity in that town. Not enough is being done to support towns where this has happened. Economically and socially for the local communities, the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: First and foremost, from one baby of the House to another, I congratulate the Taoiseach on his appointment. I wish him well. He is the youngest Taoiseach the country has ever had and the issue I raise is one our generations share as a major issue, namely, housing and getting more housing built. The Government has done huge work under Housing for All which has been successful as regards...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: I raise the issue of the Covid sick pay scheme that was in place for healthcare workers who, unfortunately, suffered from the serious consequences of long Covid. I met with these workers in my office recently. They are two nurses who have been out sick since they contracted long Covid. Unfortunately, it is not recognised as an occupational illness. I express my discomfort that this scheme...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The Government will see today that the effects of Storm Babet are being broadcast and a case study that has been carried out involving scientists with specialist skills in the areas of flood mapping. The study showed that the event that happened in Midleton is now twice as likely due to the current global temperature as it was in pre-industrial times. The reason I raise this matter is that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The Minister of State acknowledged the issue, that of a commercial bus operator. A secondary issue is that, according to information I have been reading today about the current and revised systems, the distance calculation for where the concessionary bus tickets kick in will exclude an urban town like Youghal under the current system as well as the reformed system up to 2030. I raised these...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: That has been done.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: This is a tricky issue for a number of reasons. The Youghal town urban area has lost a school bus transport service that covered 120 children in the locality. It was a commercially-run service that operated for 54 years, predominantly by one private bus operator in the locality. It ran with great success servicing originally three and then two primary schools, and one post-primary school...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is that we have some degree of recognition for the private bus service and, perhaps, funding for it in some fashion through the community benefit fund or the community recognition fund to restore what we have lost, which was school transport for 120 children.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: Following this morning's farcical meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts in regard to the Football Association of Ireland, FAI, there are huge concerns around misappropriation of funds from Government - grant funding for sports organisations. Money was used that clearly defied the regulations set down and guidance by Sport Ireland to pay off approximately €1 million of legacy...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Transport Policy (21 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [7801/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Transport Policy (21 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I raise the post-Storm Babet issues in Midleton and the wider area of east Cork. The Taoiseach will be familiar with the damage that was done to our road infrastructure. Approximately €50 million worth of damage was done to local roads across the east Cork area. That is according to Cork County Council. Several roads remain closed, especially rural and secondary routes and quite a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Meals Programme (20 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 58. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount her Department spent on the hot school meals programme in schools in Cork East in 2023; the total number of pupils who benefited in the same schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7858/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for his interest. I recognise the assistance he is providing through the sports capital programme. That has been very beneficial locally and nationally, especially in situations where schools work closely with community sports clubs. The Minister of State referenced Youghal; I am delighted to hear that, as always. Fantastic work has been done in that town...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the potential inclusion of golf within the physical education curriculum specification, striking/fielding games category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6405/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I ask the Minister for Education if a report will be given on the potential inclusion of golf in the curriculum for physical education, PE, specifically in the striking and fielding games territory, and if a statement will be provided to the Dáil on this matter. We have seen in recent years the success of Irish golfers, both North and South, and the Ryder Cup is coming to the country in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is positive to hear that the Department is aware of the positive initiatives that could be enabled by working on this. The statistics do not tell a lie. Approximately a quarter of a million people come to Ireland from all over the world to play golf on our courses. That represents a huge opportunity to allow our young people to get skilled up in this area from an educational...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The Government is aware of the enormous damage done in my constituency last October by Storm Babet. Residential homes, businesses and public infrastructure were very heavily damaged, with the cost of road damage alone estimated to be approximately €50 million, according to Cork County Council. The Department of Transport has told the council it does not have the funding to cover this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (30 Jan 2024)

James O'Connor: 98. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the community centres investment fund will reopen for applications in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4017/24]